If you’ve decided to buy a new smartphone, you’ve probably noticed that making a choice can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of models from dozens of brands, and often with only minor differences between them.

One key difference you might encounter is the SoC. For example, two similarly priced phones from the same brand might use different processors, one from MediaTek and the other from Qualcomm.

To help you narrow down the options, we’ve decided to compare two popular processors: MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. Here are the details.

MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Differences and Specifications

When comparing the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, we find two similar processors with key distinctions. The Dimensity 7050 is built on a 5nm process, while the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 uses a more power-efficient 4nm process.

However, MediaTek offers advantages in other areas. It supports up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x RAM compared to Snapdragon’s 12 GB limit. Additionally, the Dimensity 7050 boasts a higher 144Hz screen refresh rate, exceeding the Snapdragon’s 120Hz.

Both offer smooth experiences for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. But the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 might have a slight edge in very demanding games.

MediaTek Dimensity 7050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Benchmark Performance

When comparing the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, benchmark tests offer valuable insights. Firstly, Geekbench 5 suggests a slight edge for the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, with AnTuTu also favoring Qualcomm. However, it’s crucial to remember that synthetic benchmarks don’t always reflect real-world performance. These results can vary depending on the specific phone in which the processor is used.

• Geekbench 5 (Approximate):
  • Dimensity 7050
    • Single-Core: Around 800-950
    • Multi-core: Around 2300-2500
  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
    • Single-Core: Around 900-1000
    • Multi-Core: Around 2800-3000
• AnTuTu v9 (Approximate):
  • Dimensity 7050: Around 350,000 – 400,000
  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 1: Around 400,000 – 450,000

Smartphones using MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chips

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After MediaTek decided to rebrand its processor lineup in 2023, it seems that Qualcomm is hopping onto the rebranding bandwagon as well, because the recently-announced Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor seems to be a secret rebrand of last year’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, with the exact same GPU and CPU core structure, manufactured on the same 4nm Samsung process.

To illustrate the point, the table below shows a side-by-side of the general specifications between the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 vs. the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Mobile Processor.

Looking further into specs, we notice that both processors have an identical Adreno 710 GPU, an identical Qualcomm X62 5G/LTE modem, and the same connectivity standards support powered by the same Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 system. In addition, both are manufactured on Samsung’s 4nm semiconductor node process. Even the Antutu scores between the devices are eerily similar as well.

Yet one is being marketed as a Snapdragon 7 series chipset whereas the other is being marketed as a Snapdragon 6 series chipset by Qualcomm. In fact, the 2023 Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, should instead be called the Snapdragon 6+ Gen 1, because the new chipset only overclocks the CPU cores on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, whilst everything from the GPU to even the connectivity standards (Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2) are the same as the 2022 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.

When compared to the highly regarded Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (with an Antutu score of 1,109,000) this year, it can be easily seen that the newly announced Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (with an Antutu score of around 600,000) seems to be a misleading chipset by Qualcomm to trick users into thinking the chipset has the same tier of performance as its other chipsets in the Snapdragon 7 series lineup like the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and 7+ Gen 2. When in reality, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 performs about the same as a Snapdragon 6 series launched in yesteryear.

Do you think that Qualcomm’s naming of the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor is fair to the consumers? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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iQOO is reportedly planning to announce the iQOO Z8 and Z8x smartphones in early September in China. Reports have revealed that the devices have model numbers, such as V2314A and V2312A, respectively. Both models have already appeared on Geekbench and have received China’s 3C certification. Now, the Z8 has appeared on AnTuTu to confirm some of its key details. In addition, a Chinese tipster has leaked the specifications of both smartphones.

iQOO Z8 AnTuTu listing

The iQOO Z8 scored 286,473, 240,807, 221,449, and 223,943 in AnTuTu’s CPU, GPU, memory, and UX tests, respectively. Hence, it managed to record a total score of 972,222. The listing reveals that the Z8 is equipped with a 120Hz screen, a Dimensity 8200 chip, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and Android 13.

iQOO Z8, iQOO Z8x specifications (rumored)

According to TechGoing’s report, the Chinese tipster revealed that the iQOO Z8 and iQOO Z8x will arrive with a 6.64-inch LCD panel that supports an FHD+ resolution (2388 x 1080 pixels) and 120Hz refresh rate. Both phones will be powered by the Dimensity 8200 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip, respectively.

The iQOO Z8 will come with up to 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, On the other hand, the iQOO Z8x will arrive with 12 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging. It seems like iQOO has chosen to downgrade the fast charging capabilities from 80W in the iQOO Z7x to a lower value in the Z8x.

For photography, the iQOO Z8 will arrive with a 16-megapixel front camera and a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 2-megapixel (depth) dual-camera system. The iQOO Z8x will have an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. Both phones offer other common features, such as OriginOS 3.0-based Android 13, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

As per a recent report, the iQOO Z8 will be available in black, blue, and green shades. It seems that the Z8 will compete with the Dimensity 8200 Ultra-powered Redmi Note 12T Pro in the Chinese market.

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iQOO is reportedly planning to launch the iQOO Z8 and the iQOO Z8x smartphones in China. If rumors are to be believed, both devices may go official by the end of this month in the home market. A new Vivo smartphone bearing the V2312A model number emerged in Geekbench’s database but went unnoticed. According to several Chinese tipsters, the V2312A device will be called the iQOO Z8x when it debuts in the Chinese market.

iQOO Z8x Geekbench listing

The V2312A smartphone’s Geekbench listing reveals that it has a Qualcomm chip, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 13. In the single-core test, the device scored 968 points and 2845 points in the multi-core test. There are several entries for the V2312A on Geekbench, all of them bearing the same specifications as mentioned above.

Coming to the chip, the V2312A, which is believed to be the iQOO Z8x, has 4 x CPU cores running at 1.80GHz and 4 x CPU cores clocking at 2.21GHz. The source code of the Geekbench listing reveals that the chip is equipped with the Adreno 710 GPU. Hence, the iQOO Z8x will be powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset.

As per other reports, the iQOO Z8x will feature an LCD panel and pack a 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging support. The other details of the phone are yet to be revealed.

Reports have revealed that the iQOO Z8 will have an LCD panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the Dimensity 8200 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. It may house a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support. The detailed specifications of the phone are not known yet.

In related news, iQOO is also gearing up to announce the iQOO Z7 Pro in India. Reports have claimed that the device could be a rebranded or tweaked version of the Dimensity 7200-powered Vivo S17e available in China.

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Honor is all set to announce the Honor X50 on July 5 in China. Recently, the smartphone was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. A Weibo user has shared a screenshot of the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the unannounced smartphone. Here is a look at how it performed on AnTuTu.

Honor X50 AnTuTu listing

In the CPU test of AnTuTu, the Honor X50, which features the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip (SM6450 part number), recorded a score of 1,74,760. In the GPU, memory, and UX tests, the device scored 138,731, 144,348, and 120,879 points, respectively. Hence, the X50 managed to record an impressive total score of 578,718.

To recall, the device scored 909 and 2726 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively. The benchmarking scores suggest that the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chip may offer better performance than the Snapdragon 778G SoC.

Other reports have revealed that the Honor X50 will feature a curved-edge display of 6.78 inches. The AMOLED display will offer a resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It will run on the Magic UI 7.1-based Android 13 OS. It will feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 108-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel dual-camera system.

The X50 will feature up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. It will pack a 5,800mAh battery with 35W fast charging. It will measure 7.98mm in thickness and weigh 185 grams. It will arrive in three shades, such as white, silver, and orange. It is speculated that the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the X50 will be priced at 1,599 Yuan (~$220).

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Honor recently confirmed that it will announce the Honor X50, a mid-range phone, on July 5 in China. As the name implies, it will replace the Honor X40 from last year. Reports have revealed that the Honor phone with model number ALI-AN00, which was approved by Chinese certifications such as 3C and TENAA recently, will debut under the name Honor X50 in China. Today, the brand rolled out a new poster to confirm the battery size of the phone.

The poster confirms that the Honor X50 will pack a 5,800mAh battery, which means it will offer 700mAh more battery juice than its predecessor, the Honor X40. While the brand is yet to confirm the fast charging capabilities of the phone, its 3C certification revealed that it may support 35W fast charging. In comparison, it is slightly slower than the 40W charging capabilities of the predecessor model.

Honor X50 specifications (rumored)

The Honor X50’s TENAA certification revealed that it will pack a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen that offers a 1.5K resolution and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Like the predecessor model, it will have a punch-hole screen with curved edges. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset will be the X50’s power source.

The Honor X50 will ship with up to 12 of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. It will run on Magic UI-based Android 13 OS. For photography, it will feature a 108-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

In related news, Honor is reportedly planning to launch the Honor Magic V2 foldable phone soon after the X50. The foldable phone is expected to come in two variants, such as the Magic V2 with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and the Magic V2 Supreme Edition with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, on July 12. The same event may see the arrival of a new flagship tablet from the brand.

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Honor has officially announced that the Honor X50 will be unveiled in China on July 5 at 7:30pm (local time). Along with the announcement, the company has released a poster showcasing the rear design of the smartphone. Considering the previous approval of the Honor ALI-AN00 model by China’s TENAA authority in May, it strongly suggests that the Honor X50 is likely to be the same device.

The below poster gives a first look at the rear design of the Honor X50, which will arrive as the successor to last year’s Honor X40. Like the predecessor model, the X50 has a round camera island housing two cameras and an LED flash.

Honor has imprinted the “Matrix AI Vision Camera” at the centre of the Honor X50’s camera island. The camera module rim confirms that the device is equipped with a 108-megapixel primary camera with a 1/1.67 sensor size and an f/1.75 aperture. Apart from getting spotted at TENAA, the X50 has also been spotted at the 3C certification with a 35W charger. Here is a look at the specifications of the device that have emerged through its TENAA certification.

Honor X50 specifications (rumored)

As per the TENAA listing, the Honor X50 will feature a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It is said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset, up to 16 GB of RAM, and up to 512 GB of storage. It will have a 5,700mAh battery, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 108-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup on the back. It will run on the Magic UI-based Android 13.

In related news, Honor is said to be working on the Honor Magic V2 foldable phone and the Honor Pad V8 Pro tablet. As per a recent report, both devices will launch in August this year.

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Honor will unveil the Honor 90 and Honor 90 Pro smartphones on May 29 in China. Soon after its launch, the company reportedly plans to launch two other products, such as a mid-range phone called the Honor X50, and a foldable smartphone named the Honor Magic V2. The Magic V2 has been certified by China’s MIIT authority and is expected to debut in July in China. The X50 is expected to launch in June. The device has already been certified by China’s TENAA certification platform, through which its key specifications have emerged.

Honor X50 specifications (rumored)

The Honor X50, which has appeared with model number ALI-AN00 at TENAA, has 163.75.5 x 7.98mm dimensions and weighs 185 grams. The device is equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 1.5K+ resolution of 2652 x 1200 pixels and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. Like the Honor X40 from last year, the X50 may also support a 120Hz refresh rate.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset is said to power the Honor X50. The TENAA does not mention the name of the chip, but only states that it is powered by a 2.2GHz processor. It will arrive in RAM variants like 8 GB, 12 GB, and 16 GB.

The X50 will come in storage editions, such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB. There is no microSD card slot on the device. It has a 5,700mAh (rated value) battery, which indicates that its typical capacity could be 5,800mAh.

The handset is expected to run on Android 13 OS and Magic UI 7. For selfies, it will feature an 8-megapixel camera. The dual-camera setup available on its back will have a 108-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens. There is no word on the design of the phone as its images have not appeared in TENAA’s database.

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While the upcoming global launch of the Magic 5 series may be Honor’s current focus, the company will release several other smartphones phones in the year. A recent leak revealed the brand has a new mid-ranger with Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC in the works. And today, another Honor smartphone, probably a budget model, has bagged China’s 3C certification with 22.5W charging. Let’s look at the details.

An unknown Honor smartphone with model number RKY-AN10 has bagged China’s compulsory 3C certification. While the handset’s marketing name is yet to be known, the listing shows it will be equipped with an HW-100225C00 charger that supports 22.5W fast charging. This is a familiar charger that is used by many Honor and Huawei smartphones.

The charger is equipped with Huawei’s fast charging protocol and is compatible with Qualcomm’s QC2.0 fast charging chip. It is capable of charging at 9V/2A and 5V/2A, and comes with a Type-C data cable that supports a current of 3A. Previously, it was reported that Honor has a smartphone with a 6,000mAh battery in the works. Could it be the same device? We’ll learn that in near future.

The same handset was also rumored to pack a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. To remind you, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 was announced recently as a new mid-range SoC from Qualcomm. Manufactured on the latest 4nm process node, the processor uses Cortex-A78 CPU as its main core. The primary core can go up to 2.2 GHz. According to claims, the SoC provides a 35% boost in graphics performance and a 40% increase in computational performance.

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Sony is expected to launch as many as six smartphones in 2023, according to a Reddit user. All of them will be equipped with Snapdragon chipsets. Before reading on, people should take the leak with a grain of salt because its source could not be confirmed.

As per the leak, there are six Sony Xperia phones planned for the year 2023. The model numbers of these devices are PM-142x-BV, PM-143x-BV, PM-144x-BV, PM-145x-BV, PM-146x-BV, and PM-147x-BV. Among these, three devices will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform, two devices will have the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, and there will be one device featuring the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. 

It is likely that the Xperia 1 V, Xperia 5 V, and Xperia Pro 2023 may feature the SD8G2 chip. In 2020, Sony launched the Xperia Pro, featuring the Snapdragon 865 chip. The Xperia Pro-I, powered by the Snapdragon 888 was released in 2021. With only two months remaining in this year, it appears that the Japanese tech giant has no plans to release a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 / 8+ Gen 1 powered Xperia Pro model this year.

The Xperia 10 V could be powered by the SD6G1. There is a possibility that the Xperia Ace IV may feature the SD4G1. In October, the rumor mill spilt some details about the Xperia Ace IV. It is expected to arrive with a 5.5-inch OLED FHD+ display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, SD4G1, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 4,500mAh battery with 18W charging, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The other SD4G1 phone could be the same Ace model with different branding for markets outside of Japan. The detailed specs of the other Sony phones are not known yet.

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Qualcomm recently unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 mid-range and Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 entry-level chipsets. The SD 6 Gen 1 is based on a 4nm manufacturing process, whereas the SD 4 Gen 1 is built on a 6nm node. These chips are intended for mass volume 5G devices. So, let’s take a look at what they offer.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 specs & features

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is based on a 4nm node and is essentially a replacement for the Snapdragon 695 chipset. The performance of the GPU and CPU are both boosted by up to 35% and 40%, respectively.

The new chipset has an octa-core CPU that has four Cortex-A78 and four Cortex-A55 cores. It has a max clock speed of 2.2GHz. Additionally, it includes an undisclosed Adreno GPU that supports the Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2.0 FP APIs. The GPU features hardware-accelerated H.256 and VP9 decoding, HDR Playback Codec support for HLG, and HDR gaming compatibility.

It offers support for up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM clocked at 2750MHz and UFS 3.1 storage. We also get the 7th Gen Qualcomm AI Engine with the always-on 3rd Gen Qualcomm Sensing Hub and the next-gen Qualcomm Hexagon Tensor Accelerator (HTA) for improved AI network performance.

On the connectivity front, the chip has the Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF system that offers support for both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G. Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 system is also offered on the chip which brings Wi-Fi 6E support and Bluetooth 5.2 with LE Audio.

The processor has a Qualcomm Spectra 12-bit Triple ISP that can accommodate up to three 13MP cameras, a 25MP+16MP dual camera system, or a single 48MP camera. The ISP also provides hardware-based multi-frame noise reduction, slow-motion 720p video capture at 240FPS, 4K HDR video capture at 30FPS, and AI-based face detection, auto-focus, and auto-exposure.

Other than that, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ fast charging, dual-frequency GNSS (L1/L5), Sensor-Assisted Positioning, and support for up to FHD+ 120Hz on-device displays are all supported on the chip.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 specs & features

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 is the successor of the Snapdragon 480 Plus from last year. It is based on a 6nm process and brings 10% proved GPU performance and up to 15% better CPU performance compared to its predecessor.

The chipset comprises of an octa-core CPU with two Kryo Prime CPUs (Cortex A78-based) at up to 2.0GHz and six Kryo Efficiency CPUs (Cortex A55-based) at up to 1.8GHz. On the GPU front, we get an unspecified Adreno GPU with Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2.0 API support. Support for LPDDR4X memory at up to 2133MHz, along with eMMC 5.1 and UFS 2.2 are also present.

For connectivity, the chip features a Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF system, along with Qualcomm FastConnect 6200 System, which brings Wi-Fi 5 support and Bluetooth 5.2. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 also gets the Qualcomm Spectra 12-bit Triple ISP with Multi-frame Noise Reduction (MFNR) and Triple Concurrent photo and video capture. It can accommodate up to three 13MP cameras, a 25MP+13MP dual camera system, or a single 32MP camera.

The image signal processor also supports 1080p single video capture at 60 frames per second, 1080p dual video capture at 30 frames per second, 720p slow motion video capture at 120 frames per second, and HEIC photo capture. Other than that, the chipset offers  Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ support, dual-frequency GNSS (L1/L5), Sensor-Assisted Positioning, and up to FHD+ 120Hz on-device display support.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 will make its debut on iQOO’s upcoming Z6 Lite smartphone and will be available globally before the end of September. On the other hand, The first SD 6 Gen 1-powered devices are expected in the first quarter of 2023.

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Last year, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset along with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC. The company later launched a refresh to the flagship SoC called the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. These are the company’s latest offerings based on the cutting-edge 4nm node and are meant for Premium and mid-range smartphones respectively.

Now, it appears that the company is working on a new 4nm-based lower-end chipset that will succeed the Snapdragon 600 series of chipsets. Reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared the complete specifications and features of the upcoming Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 mobile platform which will likely succeed the Snapdragon 695 chipset.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 specs & features

According to the leak, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 will be based on a 4nm node and will come with part number SM6450. It will have Qualcomm Kyro CPU with clock speeds of up to 2.2GHz. It will support USB 3.1 and up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM clocked at up to 2750MHz.

For connectivity, the chipset will feature the Snapdragon X62 5G modem offering 5G mmWave and sub-6GHz bands.

Devices coming with this new chipset will offer up to FHD+ resolution at a 120Hz refresh rate. On the WiFi side, it will have the Qualcomm FastConnect 6700 WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 will also be supported.

Coming to cameras, smartphone manufacturers will be able to utilize a triple camera array with 13 megapixels, a twin camera array with 25 + 16 megapixels, and a single camera with 48 megapixels. 4K HDR video capture at 30FPS and Slow-mo video capture at 270p resolution and 240FPS will also be supported.

The leak does not reveal a launch timeframe for the new chipset, however, we can expect it to debut in the coming months along with the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

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